PODSMEAD ROAD, GL2 5AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL2 5AD

PODSMEAD ROAD, GL2 5AD, Gloucester has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.31 per 1,000 population. This GL2 5AD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader GL2 postcode area, which has experienced 389 crimes and a crime rate of 6.18 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this GL2 5AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GL2 5AD, encompassing approximately 1254 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GL2 5AD area, explore the GL2 5AD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

GL2 5AD Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hathaway Close with total crimes: 7
  • Stratford Close with total crimes: 3
  • Burns Avenue with total crimes: 3

PODSMEAD ROAD, GL2 5AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1826.31-5.26%
Burglary414.350.00%
Public order33.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.39-25.00%
Other theft22.39100.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.59-90.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1930.29-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour1015.1542.86%
Criminal damage and arson47.97100.00%
Drugs23.190.00%
Public order11.59-50.00%
Other theft10.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2127.10133.33%
Anti-social behaviour716.74-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson25.58-33.33%
Other theft21.59100.00%
Public order21.590.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1326.3185.71%
Violence and sexual offences910.36-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.1750.00%
Burglary32.390.00%
Bicycle theft22.390.00%
Other crime11.590.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.12-51.61%
Anti-social behaviour711.96-12.50%
Public order45.58300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.190.00%
Other theft11.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3136.67138.46%
Anti-social behaviour824.7160.00%
Other crime26.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.590.00%
Drugs11.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.73-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour510.3625.00%
Other theft33.99-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.390.00%
Other crime21.590.00%
Burglary11.59-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1527.1015.38%
Other theft511.96150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.99100.00%
Burglary33.190.00%
Drugs22.39100.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.59-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.1330.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.36300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.19-60.00%
Other theft21.59-33.33%
Drugs11.590.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.13-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour57.97400.00%
Other theft33.9950.00%
Public order22.39100.00%
Burglary11.59-66.67%
Drugs10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.34-22.22%
Burglary311.160.00%
Other theft22.39-50.00%
Drugs11.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-66.67%
Public order10.80-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1831.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour414.350.00%
Other theft43.190.00%
Burglary33.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.390.00%
Robbery22.390.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Other crime11.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
July 202421
June 20249
May 202415
April 202431
March 202413
February 202415
January 202413
December 202310
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20243
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
July 20247
June 202413
May 20247
April 20248
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GL2 5AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hathaway Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 2. Stratford Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Burns Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Scott Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Epney Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Harvey Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Kipling Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Arlingham Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Byron Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Keats Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cole Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Mansell Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Badger Vale Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Thornhill Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Podsmead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Shelley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Redwood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1